Smart Axiata and Ministry of Post and Telecommunications Join Forces for Safer Internet

Phnom Penh, Cambodia ? Smart Axiata, Cambodia’s leading telecom provider, proudly partnered with the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications (MPTC) to host the crucial ?Online Safety Forum 2024? on July 30, 2024, at Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh. This event underscored the importance of online safety as the nation strives to advance digital societies and ensure […]

Online Child Sexual Exploitation: A Serious Issue That Demands Innovative Solutions

Child sexual exploitation is a serious problem in our society, especially with the growth of technology and the internet. This exploitation harms young victims and has lasting effects on their lives. To tackle this issue, we need a well-rounded approach. This includes legal, technological, psychological, and social strategies. Here are some important points to consider: […]

Online Safety Forum Held to Enhance Child Protection Efforts

APLE was honored to take part in a panel discussion on fostering collaboration and collective efforts for child online protection. This discussion took place during the Online Safety Forum, co-organized by the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications and Smart Axiata on July 30, 2024, at the Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh.Mr. Seila, the Director of APLE, […]

Reclaiming Hope: Bopha and Kanha’s Journey

In Siem Reap, amidst the bustling streets and ancient wonders, Bopha and Kanha once thrived as bright, promising students. Bopha found joy in cycling with her loyal companion Pito, while Kanha sought solace in dance and English classes taught by their aunt’s husband. Their lives took a devastating turn when they moved in with their […]

Phnom Penh Court Announces Verdict in Online Child Sexual Exploitation.

On June 24, 2024, the Phnom Penh Municipal Court sentenced a Cambodian man to 6 months in prison for committing indecent acts against a 14-year-old girl from the Philippines. This judgment followed a hearing on June 17, 2024, and was based on Article 43 of the Law on Suppression of Human Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation. […]

APLE Hosts Training Workshop on Child Protection in Siem Reap.

APLE, with the support from Plan International Cambodia and Terre des Hommes Netherlands, held a training workshop on “Prevention and Response to Child Sexual Exploitation Online” on June 13, 2024, in Siem Reap. The workshop was presided over by the Vice Governor and conducted in partnership with the Provincial Department of Post and Telecommunications. A […]

Empowering Teachers: Training on Online Child Safety in Siem Reap

In an effort to enhance child safety in the digital world, 54 primary school teachers from Banteay Srei, Angkor Thom, Angkor Chum, and Srei Snam took part in a transformative two-day training of trainers session at the Siem Reap Provincial Teacher Training Center. This training was organized by APLE in partnership with the Ministry of […]

Strengthening Child Protection: APLE?s Annual Advocacy for Enhanced Child-Friendly Interview Rooms

On March 20, 2024, APLE hosted the Annual Child-Friendly Room Monitoring Advocacy Meeting at the Battambang Commissariat, underscoring its commitment to advancing child protection in the context of child sexual exploitation and abuse. Supported by BfdW, this pivotal event addressed the critical need to create safe, supportive environments for child victims during police interviews?a growing […]

Reachny’s Journey: From Darkness to Light

In the peaceful province of Kampong Cham, Cambodia, a 13-year-old girl named Reachny lived a simple and happy life. Born in 2010 to a family of farmers, she was a bright, friendly, and active student, always helping her parents with chores and excelling in her studies. Her life, however, took a drastic turn during the […]

Cambodia Launches the Guideline on COP For the Digital Technology Industry

ភ្នំពេញ៖ នៅថ្ងៃទី៦ ខែកក្កដា ឆ្នាំ២០២៣ ប្រទេសកម្ពុជា ជាពិសេសក្រសួងប្រៃសណីយ៍ និងទូរគមនាគមន៍ (MPTC) រួមជាមួយនឹងការគាំទ្រពីភាពជាដៃគូសកលដើម្បីបញ្ចប់អំពើហិង្សាលើកុមារ និងអង្គការយូនីសេហ្វកម្ពុជា បានដាក់ចេញនូវគោលការណ៍ណែនាំស្តីពីការការពារកុមារតាមអ៊ីនធឺណិតសម្រាប់ឧស្សាហកម្មបច្ចេកវិទ្យាឌីជីថល។ ដោយមានអ្នកចូលរួមជាង 150 នាក់មកពីក្រសួងរដ្ឋាភិបាល ទីភ្នាក់ងារអង្គការសហប្រជាជាតិ ដៃគូអភិវឌ្ឍន៍ ស៊ីវិល […]